I suspect they gave him a timeline to IPO and/or sell or he's kicked out as CEO. His recent actions are those of a man with a deadline and nothing to lose.
zen question: what is the "everything" that will "go through"?
That's the core problem: there's no exit in sight. None
If after 5 years revenue doesn’t grow the value is still $1,000,000. Unless the value increases the investors won’t get a return on their investment. Often investment comes with conditions.
So no it’s not as simple as “just needs to stay stable”